At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide essential dental care for patients with special needs.
- Company: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, dedicated to compassionate care.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for part-time or full-time work in a dynamic healthcare setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your dental career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Dental Surgeon with experience in managing clinics.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band B Senior Dental Officer post at our Cowes Special Care Dental Service within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare Foundation Trust. Are you enthusiastic, flexible, reliable team player with excellent communication skills? We are looking for an experienced and motivated dentist to join our dynamic Special Care Dental Service to deliver routine and urgent dental care to patients, adults and children who are unable to access care in the General Dental Services due to their additional needs, social and behavioural limitations, domiciliary dental needs, anxiety management and bariatric care.
Care will be provided to patients referred to or under long-term care of the service, under local anaesthesia, inhalation, intravenous or intranasal sedation and general anaesthesia where appropriate. We are offering the chance to work in our dental surgeries with support of experienced dental nurses and Therapists to assist you in achieving your UDA target and working within NHS Regulations.
- Patient examination and diagnosis: Undertake thorough examination of patients and provide a Dental Care Assessment.
- Treatment planning and patient management: Plan and manage where there are complex medical co-morbidities or the situation requires the involvement of other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues.
- Clinical duties: Comprehensive dental screening, survey and treatment services, including emergency treatment for patients requiring Special Care Dentistry and Specialist Occasional Care.
- Dental Care: May be provided from a variety of clinic premises, including mobile clinics and may involve domiciliary visits where appropriate.
- Medical and dental emergencies: Identify commonly occurring medical emergencies and lead the dental team in the appropriate first line management of the emergency, using appropriate techniques, equipment and drugs.
About us: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team.
The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person specification:
- Qualifications: Current full Registration as Dental Surgeon with General Dental Council, Foundation (Vocational) Training / equivalence and current Performers List number.
- Experience: Experience of organising, managing and running clinics and support staff, evidence of commitment to continuous professional development and currency within GDC requirements, experience of dental software (R4 or similar).
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
- UK Professional Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
For help with your application, contact: Caroline Frolander caroline.frolander1@nhs.net 03001235090
Other: Band Contract Permanent, Working pattern Part-Time, Full-Time, Reference number 348-DEN-9823, Job locations Cowes Special Care Dental Service 200 Newport Road Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 7ER.
Senior Dental Officer in Isle of Wight employer: Wight Healthcare
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees have access to continuous training opportunities and the chance to collaborate with a diverse team of healthcare professionals. Located in the picturesque Isle of Wight, the Trust not only prioritises patient care but also values the well-being of its employees, offering flexible working options and a commitment to creating a balanced work-life experience.
